"Right of Way" Maintenance Outside Your Fenced Yard

Residents are reminded that they are responsible for maintaining the right of way outside of their fenced yards abutting Village streets. This includes the tree box (the area between the curb and public sidewalk) and between the front property line and the curb (when there is no public sidewalk). In cases where there is fencing abutting the roadway, residents are responsible for maintenance of the area outside the fencing.

We have seen an increase in shaggy unkempt areas outside of residents’ fenced yards.
Please be considerate and follow the Village regulations by maintaining that area.   

Proposed Changes to the Reversible Lanes on Connecticut Avenue (NW, DC)

In November 2018, the District of Columbia’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that it would be conducting a study of the reversible lanes on Connecticut Avenue in N.W., DC.  The current reversible lane configuration has been cited as causing confusion for some drivers due to the lack of overhead lane markings (seen throughout Maryland), leading to collisions. 
 
DDOT’s study—which is evaluating a series of recommendations for improved safety along the corridor—began last year looking at pedestrian and bicycle use and included vehicle traffic data collected from 2018-2019.  DC residents and businesses have weighed-in with concerns regarding the current reversible lanes and the need to improve the corridor for access to businesses and for improved pedestrian, bike and vehicular safety.  Some have expressed concerns that removal of the reversible lanes could further snarl traffic and increase cut-through traffic on surrounding streets in the District as well as in Maryland. 

The reversible lanes are, and will remain suspended until a final decision is made subsequent to their review and decision on the overall study.  A decision on the selection of a Preferred Concept by DDOT is not expected until late summer.  Sometime in the fall, DDOT expects to hold the final public meeting with the community on the selected concept, and the public will have the opportunity to comment.
 
For more information, including a number of materials from the last public meeting, visit: https://ddot.dc.gov/page/connecticut-avenue-nw-reversible-lane-safety-and-operations-study. The Village’s Traffic Committee is monitoring these efforts.  

Thrive Montgomery 2050
Draft County General Plan Calls for Increased Density

Thrive Montgomery 2050 (or “Thrive” for short) is Montgomery County’s general plan update. It is the blueprint for how and where the County will grow over the next 30+ years.  On its own, Thrive does not modify any laws, but it sets the policy agendas for the County Council and County Planning Department, and will impact all future Master & Sector Plans. 
 
Recordings of the County Council’s two Public Hearings can be viewed at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/ondemand/index.html. The council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will dive deeper into the plan during its four scheduled work sessions (July 12, 14, 21, and 26) and present its recommendations to the full county in several weeks.
 
Click on the below link for additional information, including a sample letter that residents can use to write the County Council:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=925

The Village Hall is Open for Business

After more than 15 months, the Village Hall was reopened to the public on Monday, July 5.

Below are protocols and updates for your reference:

• The Village is following the county’s guidance, which has reopened government buildings with no access, social distancing or mask/face covering requirements; however, unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear a mask/face covering and there is posted signage communicating this message.  
  
  
• Private rentals may resume at full capacity, as well as classes and organizational activities, such as Chevy Chase@Home events.
  
  
• Administrative personnel will return to the office; however, some members of the staff will continue to work a hybrid schedule to leverage opportunities for focused, uninterrupted work time and on days when working partial days to avoid unnecessary commuting time.  Residents are encouraged to call/email administrative personnel to ensure the staffer they seek is on-site. 
  
  
• We will continue to require online submission of permit applications (whenever possible) and electronic processing of all permits and plan reviews.  Our process over the last year has drastically reduced our paper usage and improved our internal review time. 

Permitting Administration

Though the Village Permitting & Code Enforcement Coordinator position is currently vacant, residents who have questions or need information regarding Village permitting should continue to email ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov.  This email account is being actively monitored by Village staff and you will receive a response.

Income Tax Return Reminder (MD Form 502)

Revenues received through our residents’ paid income taxes remain the most significant source of Village revenues. We need our residents’ help to ensure that all income tax revenue due to the Village actually gets here. This money goes directly to services benefiting Village residents. 

Village residents DO NOT pay any additional income taxes to live in Chevy Chase Village. By law, as a municipality, the Village receives a portion of the tax you pay to Montgomery County.  It is very important, however, that the State of Maryland knows to return this revenue to the Village.  Consequently, please take special care to mark your tax return as shown below (if filing electronically, there is a character limit, therefore, you may have to use the abbreviation “Ch Ch Village”).

Please be aware that MD Form 502 features a separate political subdivision section located under your mailing address.  When you complete your Maryland income tax return, remember to put Chevy Chase Village under “Maryland Political Subdivision” and include 1613 the “4 digit Political Subdivision Code” to ensure the Village receives our share of the state income tax (see below).

Click on the image below to see the full form.

Join the Village Listserv on Groups.io

CCVillage (CCVillage@Groups.io), is the neighborhood mailing list (listserv) for residents of Chevy Chase Village.  As residents continue to practice social distancing, CCVillage is a resource to allow neighbors to stay connected with one another other.  For more information and to join, visit:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=806

Are You Prepared?

It is important to be prepared for local weather emergencies. In order the assist residents in their preparedness, the Village in partnership with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) offer a number of helpful tools, plans and free alerts to assist and keep you informed. Click on the below link to view this information:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=813

Emergency Contact Sheet

EMERGENCY - 911
 
Chevy Chase Village Police 
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-654-7300

Montgomery County Police 
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-279-8000

Bethesda - Chevy Chase Rescue Squad - 301-652-0077

Chevy Chase Fire Dept
(Opposite Columbia Country Club) - 240-773-4707

Bethesda Fire Dept
(Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd) - 240-773-4706

National Capital Poison Center
(George Washington University Hospital) - 800-222-1222

Utilities
 

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)

Emergency-Live wires down, power failure - 877-737-2662

Customer Service - 202-833-7500

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Emergency - 301-206-4002

Complaints, Leaks, Information - 301-206-4001

Washington Gas

Emergency - 703-750-1400

Information & Customer Service - 703-750-1000

Comcast - 800-934-6489

Verizon - 800-837-4966

**A cut out sheet is also located on page two of the January 2019 Crier.

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